56466 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 56466 (Motley, Minnesota) pay a median of $1,605/year in property taxes on homes valued at $217,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.74%, which is 23% below the Minnesota state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 56466 is approximately $134, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $701 less than the Minnesota average of $2,306/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Minnesota, 56466 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 55616 (0.74%) and 56644 (0.74%).

In Motley, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $59,046, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Minnesota primary residences receive homestead property tax treatment, meaning your home is taxed at a lower rate class than investment or commercial property in the state. File homestead documentation with the Cass County Assessor upon closing to activate the reduced tax classification. Request a property value review from the Cass County Assessor each year and submit a written appeal by the county deadline if assessed value rises disproportionately.